Cole Bridges, a former U.S. Army soldier from Ohio, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his attempts to assist ISIS in planning a deadly ambush on U.S. troops. Despite requesting the maximum sentence of 40 years, Bridges received a 14-year term for his role in the plot, which included plans to attack the 9/11 Memorial and target military personnel stationed in the Middle East. This case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic threats posed by individuals with military backgrounds connecting with extremist organizations.